Dukane DK100 Radar Detector User Manual


 
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SECTION IV
TESTING
4.1. GENERAL.
The DK Series beacon should be tested before
and after installation in the mounting kit and at
recommended maintenance intervals. See Sec-
tions V and VI.
4.2. BATTERY TESTING.
Use a high impedance voltmeter (input imped-
ance of 10 M ohms) (not required when using
TS100 or TS200 Test Set) to perform the follow-
ing procedure:
A. Make sure the case and water switch are clean
and dry prior to testing. If in doubt, wipe clean
using mild detergent and a soft cloth.
B. Place the negative lead of the high impedance
voltmeter on the water switch pin and the posi-
tive lead of the meter on the beacon case or the
mounting kit, if already installed.
C. Measure the battery voltage. Note: Inspect
label on beacon to determine battery code. See
Figure 16 (shaded area) and refer to Figure 17
for voltage specifications. The beacon is oper-
able at the given minimum acceptable voltage.
For DK Series beacons if the battery voltage is
below the minimum acceptable voltage remove
the beacon from service and contact Dukane
Corporation for instructions.
Figure 16. Typical Beacon Label
Figure 17. Beacon Voltage Code
4.3. OPERATIONAL TESTING.
The 42A12 Series Ultrasonic Test Set, PL-1,
PL-3 Operational Tester, TS100, or TS200
Portable Test Set can be used to perform opera-
tional tests on the beacon.
NOTE
The procedure for use of the 42A12 Series
Ultrasonic Test Set is contained in the
42A12 Series manual.
The procedure for use of the PL-1 and PL-3 is
available upon request.
The procedure for use of the TS100 or the TS200
Portable Test Set is contained in the Test Set
manual.
The TS100 Portable Test Set is not compatible
with the model DK130 or the DK140 Underwa-
ter Acoustic Beacons. The TS200 Test Set is
compatible with the DK100, DK120, DK130 and
the DK140 Underwater Acoustic Beacons.
CODE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE
VOLTAGE
A 3.55 VOLTS
B 2.97 VOLTS
C 2.97 VOLTS
D 2.97 VOLTS